Category: China
During this time one of the Far East’s most distinctive philosophical movements emerged, that of Chan Buddhism or more commonly known by the Japanese variation “Zen”. Its followers believe …
History the May 4th Movement (1919), which sought democratic and cultural renewal. The two organisations opposed the Warlords and in 1927 proclaimed a new democratic republic with Nanjing as …
The fierce south-west monsoons are the main reason for the heavy rainfall figures. Most ofthe rain (up to well over 300mm/12in. per month!) falls in the months of June …
To follow the course ofthe Huanghe is a journey to the roots of Chinese culture. A journey upstream is recommended, starting ideally from Anyang, the cradle of this vast …
The Fragrant Mountain (Xiangshan; 557m/1827ft), rises steeply in the Western Mountains, some 25km/15 miles to the north-west of the city in a park which bears the same name. Its …
Province: Jiangsu. Area: 119sq.km/46sq. miles Population: 700,000 (conurbation 5,310,000) Suzhou (120°36’E, 31°19’N) lies south ofthe river delta ofthe Chiangjian on the eastern bank of the Taihu Lake in the …
Province: Shandong Area: 222sq.km/86sq. miles Population: 370,000 (conurbation 8,000,000) Yantai lies in the north-east of Shandong province, at 121°23’Eand37032’N. It is linked by ship with Shanghai, Qinhuangdao and Dalian, …
The museum’s exhibits include ceramics, some of which date from Neolithic times. The most famous item is the bronze sculpture “Flying Horse from Gansu”, with its hoof resting on …
Capital of the Liaoning Province Altitude: 40m/131ft. Area: 173 sq.km/67sq. miles Population: 4,140,000 (conurbation 5,320,000) Shenyang is situated in the centre ofthe Liaoning province at 123°24’E and 41°43’N. From …
The Huaqing Hot Springs are to be found 26km/16 miles east of Xi’an at the foot of Mount Lishan in a large park containing a number of public baths …